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H41 HSM

1990 Honda Prelude

Green Petrol 1958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,097 mi
Last recorded197,097 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Honda Prelude102,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH41 HSM
MakeHonda
ModelPrelude
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 197,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front upper ball joint has slight play in

front and rear suspenshon components are corroade

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit (STRONG ADVISE)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 197,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear suspenshon components are corroade

Pass 1 Feb 2008 193,166 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 193,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 186,857 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 172,758 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 172,758 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Honda Prelude?

Based on 156,010 MOT tests across 20,321 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,249
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
20,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,727
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,857
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 6,253
position lamp(s) not working 5,027
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,796
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H41 HSM is a 1990 Honda Prelude in Green with a 1,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Honda Prelude models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 102,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Prelude fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H41 HSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Prelude typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Honda Prelude is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H41 HSM registered?

H41 HSM is a 1990 Honda Prelude, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H41 HSM safe to buy?

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